 In the semi-finals Oxford received a bye, progressing straight to the final, and Wanderers beat the other of the great universities, Cambridge University, 1–0.Both teams chose to play with two full-backs, two half-backs and six forwards, in keeping with the attacking style of play generally employed at the time.Arthur Kinnaird played in goal for Wanderers, even though he had played as a forward in three earlier cup final appearances.